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Twins signed RHP Paul Clemens to a minor league contract.

Clemens was released by the Padres last week and quickly found a new opportunity. The 29-year-old owns a 4.89 ERA across 66 appearances -- 19 starts -- in the majors and figures to get a shot with the Twins at some point. Mar 29 - 3:18 PM

Clemens is out of options and was evidently told he wasn't going to make the team, so he's now free to look for a gig elsewhere. The righty swingman holds a career 4.89 ERA across 66 appearances -- 19 starts -- in the majors. Mar 20 - 7:10 PM

Paul Clemens scattered a pair of hits and one run over three innings Wednesday in the Padres' Cactus League loss to the Rockies.

He also contributed a walk and a strikeout. The Rockies got to Clemens for a run in the first inning but he held firm over the next two frames, allowing just one base runner during that span. Clemens made 12 starts for the Padres after being waived by the Marlins early last season. He’ll open the year as a long reliever but should see time in the rotation at some point later on. Mar 1 - 6:12 PM

Paul Clemens coughed up a three-run homer to Nelson Cruz in Saturday's Cactus League loss to the Mariners.

Clemens surrendered four hits and did not strike out a batter in a decidedly wobbly debut. Last season, the right-hander posted a 4.04 ERA and 1.44 WHIP across 71 1/3 frames. He is on the outside looking in for a starting spot unless injuries befell the Padres' rotation. Feb 25 - 6:08 PM

Updating an earlier report, Robbie Grossman left Thursday's game against the Indians with a fractured left thumb.

Grossman injured himself in a collision with Byron Buxton in the third inning and was later replaced by Max Kepler. The injury is expected to sideline Grossman for at least three weeks. The 27-year-old has hit .243 with seven homers and 35 RBI over 317 at-bats for Minnesota this season.

Santiago also received a cortisone injection in his neck, though the hope is that he'll resume throwing in 3-5 days. It looked like the left-hander was nearing a return from a back injury but was shut down after suffering a setback during his rehab assignment with Triple-A Rochester. Santiago hasn't won a start for the Twins since May 9.

Mejia hasn't picked up a baseball since August 8 while recovering from a brachialis strain in his left arm. The 24-year-old has gone through the usual peaks and valleys as a rookie, delivering a 4.47 ERA over 18 starts for the Twins. He should be back at some point this year.

Twins placed LHP Dietrich Enns on the 10-day disabled list with a left shoulder strain.

Enns was lined up to start Saturday against the Diamondbacks, but that obviously won't happen now. The 26-year-old left-hander has allowed four runs -- three earned -- on seven hits and one walk over four innings this season with Minnesota.

The operation was performed in Dallas by Dr. Gregory Pearl. The surgery will obviously end his season. This has been a recurring problem for Hughes, who has now undergone two procedures for thoracic outlet syndrome. The 31-year-old should be ready for spring training.

May began his throwing program earlier this month as he makes his way back from Tommy John surgery in March. If all goes well, the 27-year-old has a chance to be a major contributor for the Twins next season. It's unclear whether he'll be brought back as a starter or a reliever.